Special Instructor

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abundant Life Family Services (ALFS) invites applications for an Early Intervention Special Instructor. The role focuses on providing services to preschool children aged 3-5 in school-based and community settings in Philadelphia and surrounding counties.

The candidate will work with families, design learning activities, and participate in IEP meetings, ensuring services align with professional standards and county guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field and certification requirements.
• PA teaching certificate or eligible PA certification.
• Certification as SI (Special Instructor) is required.
• One year experience with preschool children aged 3-5 or with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention services aligned with professional standards.
• Design learning environments and activities to develop developmental and social skills.
• Collaborate with families to establish daily routines and learning at home.
• Provide families with information and resources tailored to a disabled child.
• Adhere to federal, state and county guidelines for early intervention.
• Participate in IEP meetings as needed to support children's goals.
• Ensure students receive services in the least restrictive environment.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize learning outcomes.
• Implement curriculum aligned with IEP goals and child needs.
• Understand and advocate for the child with others.
• Attend and contribute to meetings as required.
• Maintain documents per county policy and timely reporting.

Skills

Experience with preschool children

Education

Master's degree in Early Intervention / Early Childhood Education / Special Education / Child Development / Family Studies

Pennsylvania teaching certificate

Certified SI (Special Instructor)

Job description

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN PHILADELPHIA

Abundant Life Family Services (ALFS) frequently welcomes Early Intervention Special Instructor candidates for our school-based and community-based programs in Philadelphia and surrounding counties, catering specifically to the age group 3-5. A range of scheduling options may be available to accommodate candidates.

ALFS is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of our families. We offer comprehensive services across various settings, providing our team members with valuable experience in early Intervention preschool classrooms, community childcare centers, clinicand private homes. Professionals at ALFS collaborate in a team environment with other highly skilled individuals, fostering the sharing of resources and ongoing learning of new practices.

Early Intervention Special Instructor Qualifications:

1. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in early intervention, early childhood education, special education, child development or family studies.
2. Certified SI, need to provide teaching certificate, a valid Pennsylvania certificate
3. Complete competencies as state mandated.
4. One year experience working directly with preschool children, ages 3-5, or children with disabilities and their families.

Early Intervention Special Instructor Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide early intervention services consistent with professional standards.
2. Design the learning environment and activities to encourage the child to acquire developmental skills, cognition and social skills. Work with family and caregivers to establish daily routines to increase learning.
3. Provide information and resources to families of a disabled child.
4. Provide families with corrective action and/or support to enhance a child's ability to benefit from their educational environment.
5. Adhere to all federal, state and county guidelines for early intervention.
6. Participate in IEP meetings as indicated.
7. Ensure all students are serviced in their least restrictive environment.
8. Plan and organize instruction in ways to maximize the child's learning.
9. Implement a curriculum that encourages goal attainment as per the IEP.
10. Understand the special needs of the child and advocate for the child with others.
11. Attend and participate in meetings as needed.
12. Maintain all documents as per county policy and document findings timely, accurately and adhering to all educational guidelines.